In episode three of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the infamous Lizzie Borden case, one of the most notorious and controversial murder mysteries in American history. On a sweltering August day in 1892, Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother were brutally murdered with an axe in their home, sparking a sensational trial that captivated the nation. Despite being the prime suspect, Lizzie was acquitted, but the question of her guilt has lingered for more than a century. Join us as we examine the details of this grisly case and the enduring enigma of whether Lizzie Borden truly "took an axe."

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